Project Director

4Front Recruitment; Acton; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Competitive pension scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

25 days' holiday

Birthday day off

Job summary

4Front Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Director in Acton, West London, to lead some of the UK’s most complex construction projects. The role offers £140,000 to £150,000 salary, car allowance and excellent benefits.

You will provide strategic leadership across the project lifecycle, manage multidisciplinary teams and drive performance across commercial, operational and engineering functions. A strong Tier 1 background and extensive MEP delivery experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering £50m+ construction projects.
• Tier 1 main contractor background.
• Strong MEP delivery on complex projects.
• Experience in data centres, defence, energy, healthcare or major infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Commercial awareness with programme, cost and risk management.
• Degree in construction discipline or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Proven leadership and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial and Construction teams.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Drive programme, commercial, quality and operational performance.
• Manage project risk, governance and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to maximise profitability.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Programme management

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Project Director

Location: Acton, West London

Salary: £140,000 to £150,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Sector: High Tech Construction | Data Centres | Defence | Energy

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based

Lead the Delivery of Some of the UK's Most Complex Construction Projects!

Our client delivers specialist construction projects across the data, defence and energy sectors. From site acquisition and design through to construction, commissioning and client handover, they work on technically demanding projects where quality, engineering excellence and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.

They're looking for an experienced Project Director to take overall responsibility for delivering major projects valued at £50m+. This is a senior leadership role, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the exceptionally high standards their clients expect.

If you have a strong Tier 1 main contractor background, extensive MEP delivery experience, and a track record of successfully leading large, complex projects, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Project Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across every stage of the project lifecycle, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and delivery teams while driving performance across commercial, operational and engineering functions.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the successful delivery of major projects from pre construction through to completion and client handover.
• Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers, Engineering, Commercial and Construction teams.
• Building long term relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to support repeat business.
• Driving programme, commercial, quality and operational performance across the project.
• Managing project risk, governance and contractual obligations.
• Working closely with commercial teams to maximise project performance and profitability.
• Promoting a collaborative culture with safety, quality and customer satisfaction at the centre of every decision.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Director delivering £50m+ construction projects.
• Strong Tier 1 main contractor background.
• Excellent understanding of MEP delivery on technically complex projects.
• Experience delivering projects within sectors such as data centres, defence, mission critical, energy, healthcare or major infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness with experience managing programme, cost, risk and project performance.
• Degree qualified in a construction related discipline or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• A confident leader with the ability to develop high performing teams and build lasting client relationships.

What's on Offer?

• £140,000 to £150,000 salary
• Car Allowance
• Competitive pension scheme
• BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday day off

If you're an experienced Project Director looking to lead some of the UK's most technically advanced construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.